FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Avalon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Avalon Small Business Loans
Avalon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.